Luther Roden

Luther Roden

1945–2015

Luther Neal Roden Sr., 70, of Canton passed away Aug. 23, 2015, in Athens.

Mr. Roden was born on Aug. 7, 1945, in Deports to Luther Edgar Roden and Eddie May Cline.

He grew up in the Dallas area and later moved to Grand Saline, after marriage, to raise his family.

He loved his family and was always willing to help. In his spare time, he enjoyed fishing, hunting, wood working, hot rods and being outdoors.

Survivors include his son, Luther Neal Jr. and Neva Roden of Canton; daughter, Sherry Crocker and Jeffery Cox of Edgewood; daughter, Amber and Shawn Mintz of Canton; daughter, Julie and Shane Mintz of Canton; 11 grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; best friend, Jimmy Elliott; first wife, Linda Webb; and sister, Gale and Joe Allison of Quinlan.

He is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Kathleen Roden; stepson, Rodney J. Fletcher; sister, Sandra Kinsey; and sister, Glenda Euton.